Broken Reign

Mary Stone lives among the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of East Tennessee with her two dogs, four cats, a couple of energetic boys, and a very patient husband.

As a young girl, she would go to bed every night, wondering what type of creature might be lurking underneath. It wasn’t until she was older that she learned that the creatures she needed to most fear were human.

Today, she creates vivid stories with courageous, strong heroines and dastardly villains. She invites you to enter her world of serial killers, FBI agents but never damsels in distress. Her female characters can handle themselves, going toe-to-toe with any male character, protagonist or antagonist.

Also writes as Mira Shaw.

Karen Guyler writes gripping thrillers featuring impossible choices, twists you won’t see coming, and unforgettable characters.

Her debut series Dateline Zero was longlisted for the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger—an award that has launched the careers of many bestselling crime writers.

Karen’s books have been praised by readers for their fast pace, smart plotting, and characters you can’t help but root for—even when they’re making terrible decisions.

When she’s not writing, Karen can be found reading crime fiction (obviously), walking her dogs, and plotting her next twist. She lives in the UK with her family.